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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.44, 89.04 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.44, 89.04 and 41.44 is: 62.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.44 : 89.04 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.44/89.04 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.44x = 89.04 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.44x = 3,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689.82/59.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.08

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